Peter Faucett | |
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| Solicitor General | |
| In office 16 October 1863 – 2 February 1865 | |
| Preceded by | John Hargrave |
| Succeeded by | John Hargrave |
| Judge of the Supreme Court (NSW) | |
| In office 4 October 1865 – 8 February 1888 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1813 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 22 May 1894 (aged 80–81) Five Dock, New South Wales |
| Resting place | Petersham Cemetery |
| Spouse | Frances Clements |
Peter Faucett (1813 – 22 May 1894) was an Australian barrister, judge and politician. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly between 1856 and 1865. He held the position of Solicitor General in the first government of James Martin. He was a judge of the Supreme Court between 1865 and 1888 and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council between 1888 and 1894.